Explore China

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$1,938 USD

$1,844 CAD

$1,780 AUD

€1,355 EUR

£1,130 GBP

$2,282 NZD

R14,764 ZAR

FR1,670 CHF

Visit China and explore its highlights from Shanghai to Beijing via the Tibetan Plateau

Looking for adventure? Visit China and explore the country from Shanghai to Beijing on an adventure that offers more excitement than you can poke a chopstick at. This adventure combines famous sights with lesser-known destinations, offering more excitement than you can poke a chopstick at. Head from cosmopolitan Shanghai to Xi'an which was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. The stunning Tibetan grasslands allows for glimpses of rural life and a walk along the Great Wall makes Beijing truly memorable.

Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1-3 Shanghai

Begin your China adventure by taking a walking tour to Shanghai’s art deco delights. Stroll down the elegant Bund, discover the French Concession and visit the urban planning museum for a glimpse of Shanghai's future.

Day 4-6 Xi'an

Travel to Xi'an and visit the incredible underground necropolis of the First Emperor, guarded by an army of terracotta warriors. Ascend to the top of the Bell and Drum towers, escape the noise of the city in the peaceful Great Mosque and savour some local food from the markets in the Muslim Quarter.

Day 7-8 Xiahe

Stop over in Xiahe, a leading monastery town for Tibetans that plays host to swarms of pilgrims in their eccentric, colourful and finest outfits. Visit Labrang Monastery, one of six major Tibetan monasteries of the Gelugpa sect and home to some 1,200 Buddhist monks, and witness the remarkable traditions and worshippers walking the kora.

Day 9 Tongren

Known as the 'Gateway to eastern Guizhou", Tongren is home to the Longwu Temple, which is a fascinating Buddhist site whose origins can be traced back to the 1300s. Be lucky to witness a public Anduo Tibetan play, which are performed by monks throughout the year and make nearby villages hotbeds of diverse entertainment and cultural activities.

Day 10-11 Xining

Journey onwards to Xining and stop off at Kanbula National Park en route for a spot of trekking. Be stunned by the incredible mountain scenes and become immersed in the forested hillside scenery.

Day 12-15 Beijing

Explore some of China's most iconic sights, including the sprawling Forbidden City. In free time, feast on dumplings or rent a bike and cycle to the Temple of Heaven. A walk along the Great Wall of China is a fantastic finale to this adventure.

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Important notes

1. Please provide Intrepid or your booking agent with a scanned copy of the personal details page from your passport at time of booking.
2. An upgrade to soft sleeper trains is available on this trip.
3. A Single Supplement is available on this trip.

Trip notes

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